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That is the difference between subjective and objective test results. Normal driving conditions certainly provide insights, but there is no repeatability or control over variables. Even a few PSI will start to influence test results. Tire design has really entered a new era, and with some...

I spent a few days in Texas, testing various ATs on a giant wet skid pad, using identical Tahoes. The ST MAXX isn't even close to the AT/3 in wet pavement. It is just the limitation and inherent compromise in tire design. Larger voids for evacuation limit surface area for adhesion, micro-keying...

They struggle on wet pavement traction and ice when compared to other ATs with tighter lug spacing and more siping. Not wet as in a muddy trail, but wet pavement. My comment was in response to the question of why the STT and Duratrac was not in the AT tire test in our last issue.

I am noticing a lot of comments on longevity. While a long wearing tire certainly helps the pocket book, it comes as a loss in performance, almost always on dry rock due to the reduced adhesion and micro-keying. You are way better off running a higher performance tire, and just pulling them off...

Neither the S/T Maxx or Duratracs are traditional all terrains, and seriously struggle in ice and wet conditions. Both good tires, but more of a hybrid between an AT and mud tire. The difficulty with testing a mud tire (or an all terrain's) performance in mud is repeatability. Any mud tire or...

I don't think the average thief really knows what the MaxTrax are for and how much they cost. We run them on everything (after they saved my bacon a few times) and never had an issue.

Fantastic! Best of luck with the project and the trip. Will be on my way to Ushuaia in a few days.

William, the G looks fantastic. I remember lusting over that camper when it first popped up for sale. I hope to see it in person at some point.

It sure does. I would know, had one in my 463 for nearly a decade. . .

Our LR4 pulls strong and is particularly stable, even with a huge load. Even a little better than our Range Rover, although in fairness, this is 9,000 lbs. of G-Wagen and trailer!

The Top Gear episode will air on June 10th. Brute vs. FJ Cruiser vs. LR4. Other than providing the vehicle and performing some precision driving tasks, we had no control over the storyline, commentary, etc. There is some beautiful camera work, but it is also a TV production. Just wanted to...

The champaign color is stunning! The 3.6L will certainly wake the truck up. 285HP helps.

The only challenge with the insurance approach, is how do you replace the gear in Lesotho or Honduras? Once we leave the developed world, replacement is so difficult, and you often lose the images on the card in the camera. I do insure all of my kit, but watch it like a mamma bear otherwise...

I use a Tuffy box in most of the vehicles, and otherwise ensure that the gear is in more of a plain canvas backpack with a padded insert. Walking around with a Lowe Pro bag just screams steal me IMHO

What a fun trip! I am ready to go back!

We just used a friend's Surface on our trip to Baja. It certainly has some great features, like a traditional file structure and USB support for viewing GoPro footage. I liked it

Just moved the thread to a more public forum. Will be easier for those not logged in to view it. Our team is already on site and I arrive in a few hours. Looking forward to a weekend with friends.

Great news Matt. Good to have a broad range of load capacities available and shocks.

HA! Love it